Senior Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty

UnitedHealth Group•Carmel, NY

2h•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to join their team in Carmel, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, the Senior Medical Assistant will be an integral part of the vision to make healthcare better for everyone. The role involves working independently to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. The Senior Medical Assistant will coordinate with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. They will also assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures. The company emphasizes a rewarding and challenging environment with clear direction for success and development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a busy medical office, clinic or hospital setting

Nice To Haves

Current CPR / BLS certification
Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification, from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA. (Some positions may require both certification and 3+ years Medical Assistant experience)
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Experience using EPIC

Responsibilities

Performs patient-oriented procedures under the MA scope of practice
Serves as a resource for other MA's and provides training support for new hires
Cross trained with front office to support workflow
Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures
Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted department standards, policies, and protocols
Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner.
Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner
Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area
Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary
Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per policy
Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines
Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC